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Pair of Obelisks, Red Serpentine, Cornwall England 19th Century

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Pair of small obelisks out of red serpentine with hieroglyph decor (North side Cleopatra's Needle, today Central Park, NY - and Lateranobelisk situated on the Piazza San Giovanni to Laterano 1588 by Sixtus V.)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Egyptian Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Serpentine
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Greding, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 078-03851stDibs: LU1014212371803
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